Improving diversity in GR space requires acknowledging change is possible, say Liberal MP, lobbyists

Government relations professionals in Canada identify as overwhelmingly white (82 per cent) and straight (80 per cent), according to an Abacus Data survey.

The Government Relations Institute of Canada hosted a panel on diversity in government relations on Nov. 25. Among the participants were Liberal MP Greg Fergus, left, Tiéoulé Traoré of IBM Canada, and Bunmi Adeoye, senior vice-president of Proof Strategies.The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

November 30, 2022

An important hurdle in promoting diversity in the field of government relations is overcoming intimidation and realizing that change can be achieved, according to GR professionals.

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